Sierra PN103257 owner manual Activation/Flushing, Installation, SystemActivation andInspection

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INSTALLATION

Activation/Flushing

SystemActivation andInspection

1.Check all tubing connections to ensure they are firmly seated. CHECK TO SEE THAT THE CARTRIDGE RETAINER CLIPS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED. The retainer clips must in place during long term, unattended operation of the system. Failure to keep the retaining clips in place could result in accidental leaks and flooding.

2.Open the dispensing faucet at the sink. Close the tank shut-off valve.

3.Open the feed water valve to the system. Observe all tubing and connections for several minutes to detect any leaks. In approximately 5 minutes, (assuming normal feed water pressure) the dispensing faucet should begin dripping. Allow the faucet to run for up to 15 minutes, then close the faucet.

4.Place a pan or other temporary water basin near the drain 'P' trap. Loosen the connector nut holding the 3/8" tube in the drain saddle connector. Pull the tube out of the connector and use the pan to catch any water that may spill. Brine water should be flowing from the tube. Reconnect the tube to the drain saddle and hand-tighten the connector nut.

5.Open the tank shut-off valve.

InitialFlushingProcedure

1.Before the system can be used for drinking water production it must be adequately flushed. Each reservoir tank is dosed with a small amount of powdered sanitizer before shipment, typically a chlorinating agent, in order to ensure tank internal cleanliness. Also, the carbon filter cartridge will release a small amount of carbon fines during the first tankful of flow. This flushing procedure will allow any sanitizer or carbon fines to pass from the system.

2.Initial tank filling will take approximately two and one half hours (based on average feed pressure). When the tank is full, the water pressure will have risen to the point where the auto- matic shut-off valve inside the manifold unit will stop the feed flow through the system. Actuation of the automatic shut-off valve can be determined by either checking for a lack of brine flow to the drain saddle, or by listening very closely near the dispensing faucet for absence of water flow sound though the air gap. When the tank has filled for the first time, it should be left undisturbed for at least 8 hours to ensure proper sanitization.

3.After 8 hours has elapsed, open the dispensing faucet fully and allow the product water to run out to drain at maximum flow. The initial discharge will be dark with the bulk of the carbon particle wash out. There may also be the scent of chlorinated water from the sanitizing agent. When the flow has diminished to a fast drip or small stream, close the dispensing faucet.

4.Fill and flush the tank at least three times prior to use. If necessary, repeat until the chlorina- tion scent has disappeared. It is important that the flush be done at maximum flow (e.g. the tank must be full) to assist in rapid wash out. After this flushing procedure the system is ready for normal use.

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